In this episode of the Why Dad podcast, hosts Paul Wondry and Andrew Stolpestad engage with Troy Fink, a father of three and CEO of Gametech, who shares his unconventional journey into fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Troy discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a teenage dad, the spiritual dimensions of fatherhood, and the importance of personal growth and transformation. He introduces Loovy, a smart potty training device designed to make parenting easier, and reflects on the balance of his roles as a dad, pastor, and entrepreneur. The conversation emphasizes the significance of faith, the lessons learned through experience, and the call to be a better man and father.
In this episode, Paul and Andrew sit down with Troy Fink: husband, dad of three, pastor, founder, and CEO of Gammit Tech, the team behind Loovy, a smart potty training device built to make one of the toughest early parenting seasons a little more fun and a lot less chaotic.
Troy shares his story of becoming a dad at 19, walking through addiction, and how surrendering his life to God reshaped everything from his identity to how he shows up as a father. We also dig into what it looks like to raise kids with decades of parenting under your belt, why men need a clear sense of purpose, and how Loovy was born out of not wanting to miss the moments he did the first time around.
Becoming a teenage dad and realizing years later that he wasn’t showing up the way his son needed
The emptiness of chasing parties, stuff, and status when you’re avoiding your real calling
How faith, community, and a recovery program became the turning point for Troy’s life
What “equations of grace” are and how biblical wisdom has shaped the way he parents
Parenting chapter two and three: raising a teenager and two little ones with a totally different foundation
Why he believes fatherhood is a man’s highest calling
The origin story of Loovy and how it turns potty training into a game instead of a war zone
Troy Fink is a husband, dad of three, pastor, and founding partner / CEO of Gammit Tech. He leads the team building Loovy, a smart potty training device that uses lights, music, and feedback to help kids learn to use the toilet while keeping parents sane. His journey has taken him from working at his dad’s car dealership, to pastoring, to leading a startup that sits at the intersection of tech and parenting.